TOWN OF DUNBARTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF MEETING
January 29, 2004
Present: Chuck
Graybill
J.R.
Swindlehurst, III
Steve
Kennedy
Janice
VandeBogart, Town Administrator
7:02 p.m. Chuck
called the meeting to order.
7:05 p.m. Steve
moved to go into Executive Session, pursuant to RSA 91:A, to discuss a
personnel matter. Chuck seconded the
motion. The motion carried with a voice
vote of 2 aye's.
7:15 p.m. J.R. came in to the meeting and voted aye to
go into Executive Session, bringing the
total number of aye votes to three.
7:25 p.m. Steve
motioned, which was seconded by Chuck, to end Executive Session. The motion
carried.
7:30 p.m. Chuck
motioned to authorize the Conservation Commission to participate in the
National Hazard Mitigation Plan, through the Central Regional Planning
Committee through the Office of Emergency Management. Steve seconded the motion. The motion carried.
7:35 p.m. Woody
Bowne, re: Transfer Station budget
Chuck reviewed the change in staffing included in the
proposed budget for the warrant article and asked Woody why the budget wasn't
lower with a change from 2 full time and 2 part time employees on a four day
schedule to 1 full time and 2 part time employees. The payroll would decrease by only $3,700 from $80,800 to $77,100. Chuck said he needs a reason why in order to
support the warrant article. Woody will
give Janice the accurate numbers.
Steve asked Woody if all Transfer Station records are
in the Town's possession. When Woody
indicated that they are not, Steve asked Janice to write a letter to the
Committee requesting all paperwork be turned in. Steve asked Woody to have the cost estimates
for having the Transfer Station open for four days for the warrant
article.
Janice will copy Fire Chief Wiggin regarding employees
not getting points while getting paid by the Town.
Woody inquired about raises for salaried and hourly
employees. The Board indicated that
there is a 3 1/2% cost of living increase, "across the board". When Woody expressed his disappointment,
Steve explained that the Town pays a fair rate, in comparison to other
towns.
A review of equipment needs took place with Chuck
indicating that the Board decided to live with existing equipment. Steve mentioned that the Board took out
almost all equipment requests. Chuck
directed Woody to "band aid" the equipment this year.
Chuck thanked Woody for the time spent trying to
unfreeze the septic system. Woody
mentioned that he had spoken with St. Onge and they advised him to bury the septic tank before next
winter.
7:50 p.m. Other
Business:
Chuck and Steve had a discussion about accounting
principles.
Chuck discussed the Building and Highway Department's
budgets.
8:10 p.m. Ken
Swayze, re: Office of Emergency
Management
Ken discussed this previously approved plan (see
above).
Chuck asked Ken if he really needs a third
person. Ken explained that things are
fine now, but in the summer, it may be different. A brief discussion regarding inspection fees
took place.
8:15 p.m. Karen
and Shawn Meehan, re: Tom Gleason's
business
Karen asked the Board what their position is on Tom's
operating an illegal business on her property.
Ken indicated that Tom was supposed to have brought in a business
description, and was asked to do so twice.
He has not come in with it. J.R.
indicated that we need to follow up with him..Ken will send a reminder letter,
and Steve requested that it be sent via certified mail. Steve said we will take away his Transfer
Station privileges, if necessary. Karen mentioned that there are two non-functioning
vehicles on her property and that Tom is renting a u-haul truck. She brought in photos of her property. Chuck indicated that sitework is
difficult on state roads. Steve said the Board is going to try to do
something about the problem. Karen
indicated that she has heard that before. She mentioned that he has kept old tires on
the property, as well and wants to know how long he is going to be allowed to
continue this illegal activity that goes against Town Ordinances? Ken indicated that Tom can conduct a
business, but the violations are the issue.
Steve said it was a complicated issue, and there is only so much the
Town can do. Karen asked why there are
Town Ordinances and said somebody has to enforce them. Ken said the Board of Selectmen ultimately
has to enforce violations. Steve said
they will talk to Chief Nelson tomorrow.
He mentioned that Tom doesn't come to appointments that are set. Steve said they will accomplish something
tomorrow and cc Karen on any correspondence.
He suggested that she date the photos.
8:35 p.m. Margaret
Venator, came in to discuss welfare issues
8:45 p.m. John
Trottier, re: letter of resignation from
alternative ZBA member
John brought in John Van Loendersloot's letter of
resignation as alternate and mentioned that Dan Dalpra is considering replacing
Scott Ives as a member of the ZBA. John
suggested posting the openings.
Steve motioned to accept, with regret, the letter of
resignation from John Van Loendersloot.
Chuck seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
8:55 p.m. Other Business:
Janice mentioned that Bud Noyes notified her that all
material is to the printers for the book.
9:05 p.m. J.R.
moved, which was seconded by Steve, to accept Linda Peter's withdrawal of the
Town Clerk's portion of the budget. The
motion carried.
Lori Davis expressed the appreciation of Alan, Chuck
and herself for the quick response of the Board to her request and for Janice's
helpfulness.
9:10 p.m. Steve
moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Chuck.
The motion carried.
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Chuck Graybill, Chairman
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J.R. Swindlehurst,III, Selectman
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Steve Kennedy, Selectman
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Johnson